Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000)Chapter 8 : Import, export and carriage in-transit of firearms and ammunition80. Suspension of import, export and in-transit permits |
| (1) | The Registrar may suspend an import, export or in-transit permit if the Registrar has information in a sworn statement or on solemn declaration that the holder of the permit has committed an offence in terms of this Act for which a sentence of imprisonment for a period of five years or more may be imposed. |
| (2) | A permit may be suspended for not more than seven days without affording the holder of the permit a hearing. |
| (3) | A suspension may endure for a period longer than seven days if the— |
| (a) | holder has been afforded an opportunity to make written representations to the Registrar; |
| (b) | Registrar has given due consideration to the representations; |
| (c) | Registrar deems it necessary in order to achieve the objects of this Act; and |
| (d) | suspension has been confirmed by a court. |
| (4) | A holder of a permit may not import or export firearms or ammunition or carry firearms or ammunition in transit for such period as the permit is suspended. |